Add 20/24 and 25/32
20/24 + 25/32 is 155/96.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 32 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 4 = 96,
20/24 = 20 × 4/24 × 4 = 80/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
25/32 = 25 × 3/32 × 3 = 75/96 - Add the two like fractions:
80/96 + 75/96 = 80 + 75/96 = 155/96 - So, 20/24 + 25/32 = 155/96
In mixed form: 159/96
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